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Pig Pen

Standing naked in front of the mirror Trying so hard to find the zipper on this costume This fat suit! This skin I'm forced to live in So I can, finally, step out and set down The burdens of the sins that my skin has committed I look at my reflection in the eyes "I really don't hate you - I just need space" I need space from the very "thing" that I myself created The fat little greed monster that eats attention like a snack cake The same pathetic whore that confuses lustful affection for a tender, loving, heartfelt embrace The very same ugly troll standing naked in front of the mirror

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/14/2019 3:54:00 AM

- Writing poems can make weeds become the most beautiful rose, John :) - Set goals that are realistic ... small steps gradually become big ... :) - You have brought light to a topic that many struggle with, very well written :) - Welcome to P-Soup :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Kristopher Mathis
Date: 8/14/2019 2:35:00 PM

Thank you very much for your comment! You're right, just a little bit at a time will do the trick :) Thanks for the welcome :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/14/2019 12:04:00 AM

Wow - what an impactful poem. You know how to pack a punch, John. Well penned.

John Kristopher Mathis
Date: 8/14/2019 2:18:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line! I appreciate your comments.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/13/2019 9:09:00 PM

Whoa! I can feel the pain in front of that mirror (which doesn't lie),... and it even resonates, as I have my own 'pig pen' to deal with. Here's to a slimmed-down pen! Best wishes and welcome to Poetry Soup! ~ Gershon

John Kristopher Mathis
Date: 8/14/2019 2:17:00 AM

Thanks for the welcome! And here’s to you. Cheers! Best wishes to you as well!

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/12/2019 8:22:00 PM

wow...another powerful poem...we are our own worst critics...i take this as looking down on ones self...i have a few like this, never like the mirrors image before me....good write! :)

John Kristopher Mathis
Date: 8/12/2019 11:37:00 PM

Yep!! We often have the most marsh view of ourselves! Thank you for your comments!